Puppies & Adult Dogs

What is the best training for you?

We have courses for dogs of all abilities and age. They are also designed for the whole family, and we encourage everyone to join in during the lessons. Training can begin at any age and the sooner the socialisation process starts the better. Classes are fun, both for you and your dog, as well as reinforcing relationships and socialising your dog under controlled, safe conditions. You decide how far you want to go, with the option to work towards the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme awards in most of the classes.

If you are experiencing problems with your puppy or adult dog, there are various in-person and online options for you, including my Calm Dog Course, Tellington TTouch Method courses, ACE courses and Behaviour Consultations.

PUPPY HOME VISITS

Get your puppy off to the best possible start! Help prevent problems before they arise, solve problems that have already started, get a head start with training before your puppy is allowed out and about, and get professional advice about all areas of Puppy Care.

PUPPY & ADULT DOG TRAINING CLASSES

The classes are both fun and informative and will cover all the relevant exercises to get you and your dog off to a flying start. Each lesson is approximately 45 minutes, and family members are welcome to come along and join in. There are a small number of dogs in each class so early booking is essential. The lessons all include exercises from the the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme awards!

Classes are in Bowburn or Brancepeth

PUPPY CLASS - for puppies up to 5 months of age at the start of the course (4-lesson course for £97)

7.00pm - Tuesday 5th July to 2nd August (no class on 26th July) - Bowburn DH6 5AT

JUNIOR CLASS - ideal for pups up to one year old that have attended one of Jo's Puppy or Newcomers classes (4-lesson course for £97)

6.00pm - Tuesday 21st June to 12th July - Bowburn DH6 5AT - CLASS FULL

PROGRESS CLASS - for dogs who have already attended Jo's Puppy or Junior courses (4-lesson course for £97)

10am - Wednesday 18th May ( no lesson on 1st June) - Brancepeth (outdoor lessons) (CLASS FULL)
9.30am - Wednesday 22nd June to 13th July - CLASS FULL

NEWCOMERS CLASS - for dogs over 5 months old who have not previously attended Jo's classes or for those who are still working on the basics of training (4-lesson course for £97)

New dates available soon!

Note: If your dog barks or lunges at other dogs or people then you should book onto my Calm Dog Course, a Tellington TTouch online course, or arrange an online Behaviour Consultation!

Please note: there are currently no Home Visits appointments available!

Application Form for all classes, workshops and appointments

BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMSConsultations - Tellington TTouch - Calm Dog Course - ACE

Is your dog?

Barking at people, dogs or other animals?
Ignoring you out on walks?
Becoming anxious easily?
Afraid of noises
Scared or sick in the car?
Pulling on the lead?
Worried about being left home alone?
Feeling the effects of old age or illness?
Finding it difficult to listen to you and focus?

If you answer 'YES' to any of the above, then here are the options of how I can help you and your dog!

Please note: I have been working professionally with animals for over 40 years, and have specialised in Pet Behaviour and Dog Training for over 21 years, and in my experience, and with extensive client feedback, I have found that a Home Visit for a Behaviour Consultation is not always the best place to start helping you and your dog. This is particularly relevant if the problem behaviour involves fear, anxiety and/or reactivity towards other dogs or people.

By starting with a Zoom or Telephone call, or by booking on to an online group Calm Dog Course or

Tellington TTouch or

Animal Centred Education (ACE) course, I am able to get you started straight away with specific advice and practical exercises to use in your home and out on walks. After this, in-person 1-1 appointments can be made if needed.

*It is essential to rule out any medical or physical issues that could be affecting or causing your dog's inappropriate behaviour by speaking to your vet*

Option 1: Initial Contact Call - This is ideal if you want to discuss the options, decide on the best route forward for you and your dog, and have a plan of action to get you started (30 minute zoom or phone call £37)

Option 2: Calm Dog Course!

This is my new interactive online group course that includes an introduction to Tellington TTouch, ACE Free Work, detailed observations, and relevant Behaviour and Training Advice.

NOTE: At the end of the Calm Dog Course, 100% of the participants said that they had benefitted from being part of a group course. Those who had originally wanted to book a Home Visit said that they would now recommend booking onto this course instead! See what owners say about the Calm Dog Course here.

Calm Dog Course starts on Monday 6th June 2022. It consists of 7 evenings of interactive group zoom lessons/feedback sessions over 4 weeks at 6.30pm-7.30pm on Mondays 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th June, and Fridays 10th, 17th and 24th June (£157 for the course). COURSE NOW FULL!

Option 3: Behaviour Consultations - The first appointment is always a zoom or phone call. These allow us to discuss the problems in detail and get you started with practical solutions straight away. You can book as many or as few appointments as you need.

(One hour initial zoom or phone appointment £97. Follow-on 30 minute zoom or phone appointments £47 per session.)

NOTE: There are no Home Visits available at the moment!

Option 4: Tellington TTouch Method online or in-person courses.

TTouch includes simple and effective bodywork and loose lead walking techniques to promote calmness, self-confidence, self-control, and general wellbeing.

One-day in-person workshop at Bowburn, Durham DH6 5AT on Sunday 22nd May 2022 (10.00am-4.30pm £87). CLASS FULL

Option 5: Animal Centred Education (ACE) online or in-person courses.

ACE includes Free Work, detailed observations, and other activities to highlight issues and to help your dog engage with you, so that we can promote self-confidence and focus.

Apply for a course or consultation HERE

Training Classes are held at Bowburn Community Centre, Bowburn, Durham DH6 5AT